Do you feel pain in your knees associated with a popping sensation whenever you try to move? You might have a meniscal tear, one of the most common knee injuries. Many people commit the common mistake of leaving it untreated because the pain seems tolerable. But over time, it can lead to more [Read More]
Ligament Tear
5 Essential Tips For Meniscal Tear Treatment
Ask any professional athlete and they will tell you a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. That’s because any activity – sports-related or otherwise – that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, can result in a torn meniscus. The meniscus is the C-shaped piece of [Read More]
Surgical Repair of Torn Knee Ligaments
A torn knee ligament causes knee pain, swelling, and instability, greatly restricting knee movement and rendering you unable to pivot, turn, or twist your leg. Activities involving these movements can cause your knee to buckle or give way. If you have a torn knee ligament and you no longer get [Read More]
Recovery Process from a Ligament Tear
Ligament tears are common when performing in sports or just when stepping awkwardly. These injuries occur when an individual’s joint is stretched out beyond the normal range, causing the ligament to partially or fully tear. If the ligament is only partially torn, you will likely be told by your [Read More]